The degrees symbol (°) is used in math to indicate angles, such as a 65° angle, and in physics to represent temperature, like 72°F for Fahrenheit or 25°C for Celsius.
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Degree Symbol Copy
°
Degree Symbol Codes
Unicode
U+000B0
U+000B0
HTML Code
°
°
HTML Entity
°
°
Hex Code
°
°
CSS Code
\00B0
\00B0
How to Type the Degree Symbol (°)
On Microsoft Windows PC:
- With Numeric Keypad:
- Make sure NumLock is ON.
- Press and hold the ALT key, then type 0176 on the numeric keypad.
- Without Numeric Keypad:
- Press and hold the Fn key.
- While holding ALT, type 0176.
You can also try ALT+248 for an alternative method.
On macOS:
- Press and hold SHIFT + OPTION + 8 to type the degree symbol instantly.
On iOS (iPhone/iPad):
- Tap the “123” button to switch to the numerical keypad.
- Press and hold the 0 (zero) key to reveal the degree symbol in a pop-up menu.
On Android:
- Switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
- Locate the degree symbol (°) among the special characters.
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Degree Symbol Examples
In Geometry
- 60° is an acute angle (less than 90°).
- 120° is an obtuse angle (more than 90° but less than 180°).
- 180° is a straight angle (a straight line).
- 270° is a reflex angle (more than 180°).
In Geographic Coordinates
- 40.73061° N, 73.935242° W is the location of New York City.
- 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W is the location of Los Angeles.
In Temperature
Celsius
- -5°C means 5 degrees below freezing.
- 25°C is a warm temperature.
- 35°C is hot, typical in summer.
Fahrenheit
- The temperature today is 72°F, a comfortable warm day.
- It’s 32°F outside, which is freezing point for water.
- The temperature dropped to -10°F overnight, very cold for winter.
In Circular Motion
- A full circle is 360°.
- A half turn is 180°.
- A quarter turn is 90°.
In Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 180°C for baking.
- Simmer the soup at 75°C for 30 minutes.
- The water should boil at 100°C.
In Navigation
- A ship is heading 45° east from the north.
- The airplane is flying at 270° (west) to avoid turbulence.
- The compass shows 90° , indicating east.
Related Degree Symbol
Celsius Degree Symbol
Unicode
U+02103
U+02103
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℃
℃
HTML Code
℃
℃
Hex Code
℃
℃
CSS Code
\00B0
\2103
Fahrenheit Degree Symbol
Unicode
U+02109
U+02109
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℉
℉
HTML Code
℉
℉
Hex Code
℉
℉
CSS Code
\00B0
\2109
Ring Above Symbol
Unicode
U+02DA
U+02DA
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˚
˚
HTML Code
˚
˚
Hex Code
˚
˚
CSS Code
\02DA
\02DA
Superscript Zero Symbol
Unicode
U+2070
U+2070
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⁰
⁰
HTML Code
⁰
⁰
Hex Code
⁰
⁰
CSS Code
\2070
\2070